Expert Beginner

The Mykel Broady Podcast

Why(s): Redefine Normal / Defy the Odds / Learn for a Lifetime / Exemplify Kindness

Episode #7: Expert Beginner

Open-minded Conversation

Mykel Broady, Chris Hess

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Welcome / Opening Words

• Series Intro

• Desire to have range in an environment that pushes specialization -- episode preview (1:12)

• Introducing Chris Hess (2:57)

• Addressing unfavorable connotations of being a beginner

  • What are some common misconceptions you’ve heard, or even once believed? (14:50)

    • Carol Dweck’s The Growth Mindset (16:46)

    • Mini-challenge: Let me know something you are working on slowly but surely! (21:13)

  • Why might we be innately unfavorable to the idea of being a beginner? (21:34)

  • Were there any experiences you’ve had that changed your perception of a beginner? What drives you to begin so many new things today? (26:30)

• Beginner benefit #1: you’re forced to apply a wide-range of understanding / you’re given the freedom to explore (29:22)

  • The beginner advantage -- brief discussion on Range (David Epstein)

• Beginner benefit #2: you’re forced to rely immensely on the person you see in the mirror / you’re given the freedom to show yourself & the world how great you are (33:03)

• Beginner benefit #3: you’re forced to ask questions / you’re given the freedom to learn (36:52)

  • The most knowledgeable thing you can do is acknowledge where you lack knowledge

    • Mini-challenge: In what areas can you begin to ask more questions? How can you help others feel more psychologically safe to ask you questions? (38:41)

• CTA for audience to brainstorm other possible benefits (40:14)

• Closing

  • Chris’ challenge to all listeners & myself (40:56)

  • What to expect moving forward (43:16)